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H.R. 3171 (100th)

Amerasian Homecoming Act

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Introduced

6 August 1987

Last action

19 August 1987 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from Justice, State.

Sponsors

Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Ridge, Thomas J. [R-PA-21], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Bruce, Terry L. [D-IL-19], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Rep. Clarke, James McC. [D-NC-11], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6], Rep. Erdreich, Ben [D-AL-6], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8]

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

28 August 2025

Immigration

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Summary

Amerasian Homecoming Act - Provides for the admission as an immigrant into the United States (for two years beginning 90 days after enactment of this Act) of an alien residing in Vietnam who: (1) was born in Vietnam after January 1, 1962, and before January 1, 1976, and whose father was a U.S. citizen; or (2) is the spouse, child, or mother, or has acted as the next of kin (with specified limitations) of such an alien. Requires on-site consular interviews in making such determinations. Provides for an eight-month period of visa validity. Provides, with regard to such aliens, for: (1) the waiver of specified exclusionary grounds under the Immigration and Nationality Act; and (2) specified (refugee) assistance under such Act. Directs the Attorney General, in cooperation with the Secretary of State, to submit program reports to the Congress annually for three years.

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Timeline

  1. 6 August 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 August 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 August 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 August 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 August 1987

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Justice, State.

    Source: Committee

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